The Commodore

The Commodore

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Contact Info:

Address: 366 Metropolitian Ave
City: Brooklyn, NY
Zip: 11211
map: View the Map
Phone: (718) 218-7632

Food Info:

Menu: View the Menu
Cuisine: Diners
2nd Cuisine: Burgers
Takeout: Yes
Payment: Accepts Credit Cards

Cititour Review:

The Commodore is a polarizing spot. Before trying it out, I couldn’t understand why some people swore by the place, and some people could not stand it. After grabbing a burger and the much-touted fried chicken on a raucous Friday night, I now understand why some have a hard time setting foot in the Commodore.

First off, both food and drinks have to be ordered at the bar. This can be off-putting, but in reality it’s no different than the kind of service at Smashburger, to name just one fast casual burger joint. A runner does bring your food to the table, though another bone of contention could be that tables are first-come-first-serve, and on a busy night you might have to grab a spot before the dirty dishes have been cleared away. Lastly, the place got LOUD. This is a bar first and an eatery second. If you’re not a fan of hipsters and/or dancing then you’ll find yourself frustrated. I’ll do anything for a good burger, so these things did not really bother me. But was the burger worth the trip?

As is the case with most burgers that cost less than ten dollars, this had a fast food flare to it. That said, the burger is big; definitely big enough to satisfy a hunger without any sides. It’s heavy on the pickles and mayo, which is A-OK with me. When I get a burger under ten dollars, I have no qualms with paying homage to a fast food burger. The bacon on this bad boy was also insanely crispy and quite delicious. As always, I could have done without the large slice of tomato, but it was removed easily enough. The umbrella on top was also cute, and will no doubt make the #burgerporn that comes of it memorable. And as for the fried chicken, while it was much more fry than it was chicken, it was tasty.

I had a lot of fun at the Commodore, and thought that it was a cool environment to have a burger on a Friday night. Those who think it’s too hot in the kitchen might want to go on a weekday.

 

Review By: Brad Garoon

Additional details: Good for Groups, Late Night

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